Longtime Skillet drummer Lori Peters has stepped out of the band, leaving the three remaining members looking for a replacement
since original drummer Trey McClurkin left the group in 2000. Founding member and frontman John Cooper reports on their newest
member, Jen Ledger...

"Hey Panheads! We are out on tour bringing the rock to Winter Jam and loving it! Thanks to all of you who have already come out
and supported us!!

I am writing an email to let everyone know about a change in the life of Skillet. Some of you already know, or have been
speculating that Lori our drummer is no longer with Skillet. Unfortunately, this is the case. Lori told us about two months ago
that she feels that it's time for her to come off of the road and start a new chapter in her life. We are of course going
to miss her!! I wanted to let you all know sooner but the task of finding another drummer and getting prepared for this tour
right on top of Christmas was overwhelming. On top of that, Lori was finishing up the year and helped us train a new player
so it was a bit premature to make any announcement.

Lori's last show with us was New Years Eve where we rocked it out together for one last time! She is going to miss all of the
loyal fans who have been so supportive of the "coolest chick drummer ever!"

Lastly, we wanted to wait to make this announcement after we had a new drummer in place so there would not be those who think
that Skillet is over. We are far from it! So as you know know we are losing an awesome girl drummer, and replacing her with
another awesome girl drummer! We will let you guys know more about the new member soon, but for now, her name is Jen Ledger; she just turned 18; and she is looking forward to rockin your faces off!